Moving to Indonesia from Puerto Rico
What to Expect
Considering a move from Puerto Rico to Indonesia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Puerto Rico to Indonesia, you would find that Indonesia is 51.9% cheaper than Puerto Rico overall. A $75,000 salary in Puerto Rico would need to be roughly IDR664,118,806 in Indonesia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Indonesian. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Puerto Rico and Indonesia.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → IDR664,118,806
To maintain the same standard of living in Indonesia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 73.7% less
Groceries
pay 46.9% less
Transportation
pay 43.1% less
Housing
pay 70.5% less
Childcare
pay 57.8% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 47.9% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Indonesia compared to Puerto Rico.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Indonesia performs significantly better than Puerto Rico across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Indonesia performs significantly better than Puerto Rico across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Puerto Rico performs better than Indonesia across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Indonesia generally does better on employment & economy, though Puerto Rico leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Puerto Rico generally does better on family life, though Indonesia leads in literacy rate.
Data: Puerto Rican Department of Treasury, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Puerto Rico and Indonesia. To live, work, or study long-term in Indonesia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Indonesia's immigration authority.
Indonesia passport holder visiting Puerto Rico
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Indonesia than Puerto Rico?
On average Indonesia is about 50% less expensive than Puerto Rico, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Indonesia?
Budget about IDR166,029,702 for 3 months in Indonesia (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Indonesia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Indonesia: 4.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Indonesia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Indonesia safe for expats?
Indonesia performs significantly better than Puerto Rico across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Indonesia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 14.2 in Puerto Rico.
What language do they speak in Indonesia?
The official language in Indonesia is Indonesian. In Puerto Rico, the official languages are English and Spanish.
